Minnesota Fishing Season Opens Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. - We are less than 24 hours away from the 2018 Minnesota Fishing Opener. Nearly 1.5 million anglers are licensed in the state and people here in Duluth and across Minnesota are…
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It's A Festiversary at Bent Paddle Brewing Company
DULUTH, Minn. - Bent Paddle Brewing Company is turning five years old and you're invited to the party. It's a Festiversary. This year's event will be the first one held at the…
Mayors' Bike Ride Celebrates Biking in the Twin Ports
DULUTH, Minn. - Bicycling took center stage as the leaders of both Duluth and Superior came together for the annual Mayors' Bike Ride and Luncheon. More than a hundred bikers rode…
Junk Hunting Takes Over Essentia Duluth Heritage Sports Center
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota fishing opener may be Saturday, but on Friday hundreds of folks started hunting for junk at the 6th annual Duluth Junk Hunt. The two day event…
"Make it OK" Campaign Stops at Duluth Area Family YMCA
DULUTH, Minn. - Folks visiting the Duluth Area Family YMCA on Friday had the chance to learn more about the stigma surrounding mental illness, and even sign a pledge to speak up…
White House Declines to Condemn Aide's McCain Remark
WASHINGTON (AP) -The White House is refusing to condemn a staffer who said during a closed-door meeting that Arizona Sen. John McCain's opinion “doesn't matter'' because “he's dying anyway.'' Kelly Sadler was discussing McCain's opposition to President Donald Trump's nominee…
More Financial Loss as Mail Delivery Slumps for USPS
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Postal Service is reporting another quarterly loss. That's because strong gains in package deliveries were outweighed by an unrelenting decline in mail volume and the costs of its health care and pension obligations. The financial…
Becker Community Meeting Held on Scrap Metal Company's Plans
BECKER, Minn. (AP) - Some residents of Becker aren't happy that a Minneapolis scrap metal company with a history of air pollution problems is eyeing that community. Northern Metal Recycling in March 2017 agreed to move a metal shredder out…
Motorist Sentenced for Hitting and Killing Officer With SUV
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The motorist who struck and killed a Wayzata police officer as he removed debris from a highway last September has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison. Fifty-four-year-old Beth Freeman pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular…
Theater Group Brings Dark Comedy to Life at The Underground
DULUTH, Minn. - Rubber Chicken Theater is bringing the laughs this weekend as they perform another Live Read. The groups stages readings of classic movie scripts and this year they're presenting…
Climbing Ely's Peak with Vertical Endeavors
DULUTH, Minn. - As the weather begins to warm Northlanders are venturing outside to enjoy the nature and all the activities that come with it. For this week's Active Adventures FOX 21…
Midday Update 5-11-18
An update on local news and weather.
City of Minneapolis Shuts Down Indoor Food Market
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minneapolis indoor market has been temporarily shut down by the city for not having the required food license. The city served a search warrant at Uptown Locavore last week over concerns it was distributing raw, unpasteurized…
14-year-old Arrested, 1 Shot at CA High School
PALMDALE, Calif. - Officials say a 14-year-old high school student has been taken into custody after shooting a classmate at their high school in the California city of Palmdale. Los Angeles County sheriff’s Capt. Darran Harris tells KTTV Friday that…
Leafline Labs Faces Major Profit Losses
DULUTH, Minn. - A major setback tonight for Minnesota’s medical marijuana industry. One of the two distributors in the state is facing serious financial losses; a total of $12 million dollars since they…
North Dakota Woman Sentenced in Slaying of Minnesota Woman
NEW ROCKFORD, N.D. (AP) - A North Dakota woman charged as an accomplice in the slaying of a Minnesota woman three years ago has been sentenced to serve 20 years in prison. WDAY-TV reports that 38-year-old Crystal Herman, of Bismarck,…
Capitol Rally Saturday to Focus on High Cost of Insulin
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Saturday rally planned at the state Capitol aims to call attention to the soaring cost of diabetes drugs. The American Diabetes Association says nearly 7 1/2 million Americans who use insulin to control diabetes…
Daycare Shortage Leaves Northland Families With Limited Options
DULUTH, Minn. - The recent announcement that a major daycare facility is closing its doors in Duluth has left some parents feeling stressed out about what to do next. Last week,…
Congdon Students Continue Getting in Gear
DULUTH, Minn. - Back in 1997 students, staff and parent organizers took part in the first ever National Walk to School Day. In 2012, National Bike to School Day became a…
Superior Police Dept. Swears In New Officers
SUPERIOR, Wis. - It was the annual Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony on Thursday. Superior Police welcomed five new officers to the department, as they swore to serve their community. "I still…
Two Harbors Students Hold Talent Show For Local Seniors
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Some 6th graders in Two Harbors performed in a talent show at a couple assisted-living facilities. Student Dominic Mullen sang Riptide by Vance Joy. Mullen was just one…
Realty Company Hosts Kids Day Party
DULUTH, Minn. - Kids got the chance to play some games and have some fun at Keller Williams Realty on Thursday. Every year, Keller Williams Realty holds Red Day, where they invite the…
Digging In For Groundbreaking of New Virginia Government Services Center North Building
Virginia, Minn. - It was an exciting day in the city of Virginia. Ground was broken for a new multi–million dollar government services center. It's a project that's been in the works for…
Knowing Who and Where Your Food is From
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s that time of year for locally grown fresh produce to start hitting the stands, one local market is helping you know where and who your food comes from. Starting in…
Mother's Day on the North Shore Scenic Railroad
DULUTH, Minn.- There are plenty of ways to show your mom some love on Mother’s Day this Sunday. it’s become a tradition for some to hope on the North Shore Scenic Railroad.…
Incorrect Tax Property Assessments Raise Concern
DULUTH, Minn.- After property evaluations were recently sent out by St. Louis County many local downtown Duluth businesses were shocked to see huge increases in the value of their property. Now the county assessor's…
Oldest Person in US Dies; Pennsylvania Woman was 114
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (AP) - A funeral home says a 114-year-old Pennsylvania woman who was the oldest person in the United States has died. The Robert D Heath Funeral Home said that Delphine Gibson died Wednesday. Gibson had been living at…
'Hands-Free' Bill Advances to House Floor for Vote
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The debate continued at the Minnesota Capitol over a bill that would require drivers to put down their phones. The “hands-free” bill previously stalled in committees, but there is a new push to get the measure…
